Test Engineer (Java) - Contract
Posted 5 days ago by Stealth IT Consulting
£360 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester, UK
Summary: The role of Test Engineer requires a professional with strong Java skills and experience in the public sector to join a high-performing delivery team. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring high-quality solutions that meet strict standards for reliability, security, and compliance within a government environment. This position involves designing automated test frameworks, executing various tests, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote quality-first practices. The role is hybrid, requiring one day per week onsite in Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java
- Build and execute functional, integration, and regression tests
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to embed quality-first practices
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing strategies
- Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution
- Support test planning, reporting, and quality metrics
- Ensure testing aligns with public sector standards, governance, and compliance requirements
Key Skills:
- Strong experience as a Test Engineer/QA Engineer
- Solid programming skills in Java
- Demonstrable experience working on public sector/government projects (essential)
- Experience with test automation tools (eg, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit)
- Knowledge of API testing (eg, REST, Postman, RestAssured)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Experience working in Agile environments
Salary (Rate): £360 daily
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Location: Manchester (1 day per week onsite)
Rate: £360 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6 Month Initial contract (extension likely)
The Role
We're looking for a Test Engineer with strong Java experience and proven public sector experience to join a high-performing delivery team. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions within a government/public sector environment, ensuring systems meet strict standards for reliability, security, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java
- Build and execute functional, integration, and regression tests
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to embed quality-first practices
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing strategies
- Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution
- Support test planning, reporting, and quality metrics
- Ensure testing aligns with public sector standards, governance, and compliance requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience as a Test Engineer/QA Engineer
- Solid programming skills in Java
- Demonstrable experience working on public sector/government projects (essential)
- Experience with test automation tools (eg, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit)
- Knowledge of API testing (eg, REST, Postman, RestAssured)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Experience working in Agile environments
Desirable
- Experience with BDD frameworks
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Understanding of GDS standards or similar public sector frameworks
- Performance or security testing experience
Working Pattern
- Hybrid model: 1 day per week onsite in Manchester
- Collaborative, agile delivery environment
What You'll Get
- Competitive daily rate of £360 (Inside IR35)
- Opportunity to work on meaningful public sector programmes
- Supportive and collaborative team environment